“Keepers and Poachers”
Description
Singer and others are poaching when 12 keepers are seen. They decide to fight; in the course of battle, young William Taylor is taken. In court, he's told his life will be spared if he names his companions; he refuses, vowing to "die for them all."
Notes
This should not be confused with the "Bold William Taylor" whose girlfriend dresses as a man and shoots him (in "William Taylor" [Laws N11]). - PJS
Cross references
- cf. "The Poacher's Fate" [Laws L14] (subject)
- cf. "The Bold Poachers" (plot)
Recordings
- George Maynard, "William Taylor" (on Maynard1, Voice18)
References
- Kennedy 254, "Keepers and Poachers" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #851
- BI, K254